The Schmeeckle Candlelight Hike Festival took place on Oct. 27. This year’s theme was “A Schmeeckle Mystery: The Case of the Missing Animals.” The festival, which started back in 2005, has taken on many different themes including prehistoric Schmeeckle and underwater Schmeeckle. Emma Phifer, graduate assistant for Schmeeckle Reserve, said, “It is always a challenge to choose a theme. It ... Read More »
When starting college there are many adjustments that each student might make. A change in a sleep schedule, the amount of studying, and when to eat. However, many do not focus on what they are going to eat and how it will affect their bodies. For many, this results in the “freshman 15” and an unhealthy lifestyle. However, the College ... Read More »
Two of the universities largest programming units, Campus Activities, and the Student Involvement and Employment Office have merged to create Campus Activities and Student Engagement, CASE. The merge took place when Susan Lebow, the previous Assistant Director of SIEO, took a new position. Due to budget cuts associated with declining enrollment, the decision was made to merge SIEO with Campus ... Read More »
Change has gripped the UWSP Adventure Club this semester, with more organization, trips and social media presence. Bailen Stewart is an active member and said the club is “going strong this year. We have already done three trips this year. This is the year to be in adventure club.” The goal of the Adventure Club is to subsidize travel expenses ... Read More »
As of June 30, 2018, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will no longer be carrying the Geography and Geology Department. UWSP has embarked on a new journey regarding losing and gaining majors for the ever growing needs of students here on campus. Enrollment in the last four years has decreased 15 percent. In the 10 county high school regions surrounding ... Read More »
Since 1953, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA, has been filled out by undergraduate and graduate students in the United States in order to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. In the 2012-2013 school year, undergraduate students received an average of $13,730, including $7,190 in grants and $4,900 in federal loans. On Sept. 13, 2015 ... Read More »
As the middle of the semester approaches, many students are in the process of searching for off-campus housing for the 2017-2018 school year. If planning to move off campus, there are some changes and adjustments that students can expect to experience. Ryan Lemmers, junior graphic design major, has been living in the residence halls for three years. For the last two ... Read More »
You’ve seen the posters around campus: “S.P.I.N.,” “CORQ,” a lot of letters urging you to get involved. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Student Involvement and Employment Office, S.I.E.O., is launching a new student involvement network, S.P.I.N., Stevens Point Involvement Network, and companion app, CORQ, with the launch of the 2016-2017 academic year. “S.P.I.N. at its very basic level is just ... Read More »
As the spring semester comes to a close, some students are looking forward to summer adventures. Bill Steinke, junior biochemistry major, plans to camp and take a backpacking trip. Steinke and his friend will camp in Peninsula State Park and spend the weekend sleeping under a fly trap and biking. Steinke will then backpack by himself through Buckhorn State Park. He has been preparing by ... Read More »
We know you are feeling burnt out reading and studying for finals exams, so this week we have 10 weird sex facts to blow your mind. Grab a friend and get to laughing. 1.) Sperm travels 28 miles per hour. Once it enters the vagina, it slows down. Imagine 4 lanes of traffic merging into one. 2.) Greek couples have ... Read More »
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